Louisiana Man Cited for Turkey Hunting Violations

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents cited a man for alleged turkey hunting violations on March 24 in the Atchafalaya Basin.

Agents cited Ted A. Lewis, 67, of Pride, for taking over the limit of turkeys and failing to tag turkeys.

Agents working in the Atchafalaya Basin on opening day of turkey season on Jakes Bayou in St. Martin Parish heard gun shots. After investigating the shots, agents found Lewis in possession of two turkey gobblers that were untagged. The legal limit for turkeys is one per day and two per season.

Possession of over the limit of turkeys carries a fine of $250 to $500 and up to 90 days in jail. Failing to tag turkeys brings a fine of $100 to $350 and up to 60 days in jail. Lewis was also assessed a civil restitution penalty for the value of the two turkeys totaling $3,079.